On Saturday, a botched robbery in Ekurhuleni ended with the death of four armed suspects following a shoot-out with the police. This incident took place on the R59 road in Alberton and has sent ripples of concern throughout the community.
Police Statement
Gauteng police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, confirmed the incident in a brief statement. He indicated that the confrontation escalated, resulting in the police having to engage the suspects.
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Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni is expected to address the media at the crime scene, providing more context around this tragic occurrence.
Background Context
Earlier in the week, a separate incident occurred where seven suspects were apprehended shortly after robbing a jewellery shop in Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort. That encounter also turned violent, leaving two police officers and three suspects injured during the shoot-out.
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One officer was treated at the scene, with another taken to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. Police successfully recovered four firearms from the suspects, further highlighting the ongoing issues related to crime in the area.
This story is still developing, and further updates are expected as investigations continue into both the robbery and the subsequent shoot-out with the police.
